What Artes Group does

Artes Group nv is a privately held Belgian multidisciplinary construction group headquartered in Kruibeke, operating through a network of wholly-owned sister companies — Artes Depret, Artes Roegiers, Artes TWT, Artes Woudenberg, Artes Prefab, Artes Projects/CAAAP, Artes Uptech, and Aelterman — collectively employing approximately 950 people across Belgium. The group executes work across nine domains: civil engineering, building construction, waterworks, restoration of classified monuments, petrochemical/industrial construction, precast concrete production, steel construction (Aelterman), HVAC/sanitary installations (Artes Uptech), and project development (CAAAP). Its technology stack centers on engineering execution supported by Building Information Modeling (recognized with the Belgian BIM Award 2024) and an extensive specialized equipment fleet including cable cranes up to 400T, pontoons, tugboats, and the unique lifting platform Lynn. A minority co-shareholding in dotOcean extends capability into maritime instrumentation and sensors.

Artes generates revenue almost entirely through project-based construction contracts, awarded via competitive Belgian public procurement (openbare aanbesteding), DBFM (Design-Build-Finance-Maintain) structures, public-private partnerships (PPS), direct enterprise negotiation, and recurring maintenance agreements. Its customer base spans federal, regional, and municipal government agencies (Regie der Gebouwen, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, SOGENT, Flemish Government), large private enterprises (Fluxys, BASF, PSA Antwerp), healthcare operators (AZ Sint-Jan, AZ Groeninge), and heritage authorities. Notable contract values disclosed include a €335M Europa Terminal deepening (2022–2030), €41.3M Martelaarsplein cabinet-buildings renovation, €26.2M Brussels Palace of Justice facade restoration, and €12M Design Museum Gent wing. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed; contracts are bespoke and fixed.

The group's competitive positioning rests on regulatory certifications (VCA**, VCA-P, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CO2-Prestatieladder Level 5, Erkende Aannemer), vertical integration through Artes Prefab and Artes Uptech, century-accumulated craftsmanship heritage, and equipment-sharing across sister companies. Founded in 1999 with sister-company roots going back a century, Artes celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2024 and remains privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or M&A activity beyond the 2011 Woudenberg acquisition and the Van Maele NV (Artes Uptech) addition.

Name

Artes Group

Legal name

Artes Group nv

Website

https://artesgroup.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Artes Group is a privately held Belgian multidisciplinary construction group of ~950 employees operating through eight sister companies that execute civil engineering, waterworks, buildings, restoration, petrochemical, precast concrete, steel, HVAC, and project-development work for government and enterprise clients across Belgium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Building Equipment Contractors (2382), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Civil engineering construction
• Building construction services
• Water infrastructure works
• Prefab concrete production
• Heritage building restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Kruibeke

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Artes Group generates revenue through large-scale construction projects for government and private clients. Projects include civil engineering works, hydraulic/water construction, buildings, restoration, petrochemical work, prefab concrete production, and steel construction. Revenue is project-based, typically with fixed contracts for public works, DBFM, PPS arrangements, and direct private contracts.
2. Project Development: CAAAP serves as the project developer of Artes Group, creating triple-A places through dedicated development projects. This includes public-private partnership development and property development.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Artes Group is a Belgian multidisciplinary construction group operating across nine domains: civil engineering, building construction, hydraulic/waterworks, restoration, petrochemistry and industry, prefab concrete, project development, steel construction, and HVAC/sanitary installations. It delivers these services through more than eight integrated sister companies, combining on-site execution with in-house prefab concrete production and a large maritime fleet for marine and port works.

Product overview

Artes Group is a multidisciplinary Belgian construction group consisting of multiple subsidiary companies: Artes Depret, Artes Roegiers, Artes TWT, Artes Woudenberg, Artes Prefab, Artes Projects, CAAAP, Artes Uptech, and Aelterman. The group operates across nine core business domains: civil engineering, buildings, waterworks, restoration, techniques (sanitary/HVAC), prefab concrete, project development, petrochemistry/industry, and steel construction. The subsidiaries specialize in different areas—Artes Woudenberg handles restoration, Artes Uptech focuses on sanitary and HVAC installations, Aelterman provides steel construction, and CAAAP develops real estate projects—while sharing knowledge, personnel, and equipment across the group. The SMART training center provides internal professional development for employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMART: The Group's own training centre offering theoretical and practical training programs for employees, including mentorship, on-the-job coaching, and specialized courses for starters, professionals, and schools.
• Constructive People
• CAAAP
• Dedicated Developers

Products and services

• Civil Engineering Services
• Building Construction Services General building construction services for commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and residential developments delivered by Artes and sister companies.
• Waterworks and Hydraulic Engineering Hydraulic engineering services including dike construction, quay walls, lock works, port and maritime infrastructure, leveraging Artes Group's in-house maritime fleet.
• Restoration Services Restoration and renovation of heritage and existing buildings for public authorities, heritage organizations, and private owners.
• Prefab Concrete Production Design, production, and delivery of prefab concrete elements produced in-house and supplied for Artes Group projects and third-party customers.
• Petrochemistry and Industry Services Construction and industrial services for the petrochemical sector, including industrial site works and maintenance for petrochemical operators.
• Steel Construction Services Design, fabrication, and erection of steel structures for industrial, infrastructure, and building projects.
• Project Development Real estate and construction project development activities, including the development of residential and mixed-use projects through Artes Projects.
• HVAC and Sanitary Installations Heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, electrical, and sanitary installations for building and infrastructure projects, delivered by Artes Uptech.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27% primary energy savings and 40% CO₂ emission reduction achieved in Martelaarsplein Brussels renovation project
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• dotOceancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtes Group is co-shareholder of dotOcean, a high-tech company specialized in innovative underwater instruments and sensors for the maritime and offshore world. This partnership provides access to cutting-edge maritime technology and strengthens Artes Group's capabilities in waterworks and marine construction.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BESIX Group: Belgian multidisciplinary construction group with comparable civil engineering, marine, and building capabilities. BESIX operates at larger scale across MENA and Europe, but shares Artes' profile of complex public infrastructure, PPP/DBFM contracting, and vertical integration through subsidiaries.
• Jan De Nul Group: Belgian-headquartered contractor with strong waterworks, dredging, and marine construction overlap with Artes' core competencies. Both groups target port authorities (e.g., Port of Antwerp) and offshore wind opportunities, and operate specialized maritime fleets.
• Willemen Groep: Belgian family-owned multidisciplinary construction group spanning civil engineering, buildings, restoration, and technical installations. Closely comparable to Artes in scope, Belgian geographic focus, and reliance on multi-subsidiary structure.
• CFE (Compagnie d'Entreprises CFE): Belgian construction group with civil engineering, building, and multi-technical division (CFE MBO) overlap. Comparable in PPP/DBFM project development and Belgian public infrastructure focus.
• Democo: Belgian construction contractor specializing in civil engineering, public buildings, and complex projects. Comparable size and Belgian market focus, with similar public-procurement orientation.
• BESIX Infra: Belgian infrastructure subsidiary of BESIX focused on civil engineering, roads, bridges, and marine works. Highly comparable to Artes Depret / Artes Roegiers in project types and Belgian contracting.
• Galère: Belgian construction firm focused on civil engineering and infrastructure. Direct overlap with Artes' civil engineering and public infrastructure segments, particularly in Wallonia.

Broad incumbents

• Royal BAM Group: Dutch multidisciplinary construction group with civil engineering, building, and PPP capabilities. Broader geographic footprint and larger scale, but directly comparable on integrated construction services and public infrastructure.
• Royal Boskalis Westminster: Dutch marine contractor and dredging heavyweight with substantial waterworks overlap to Artes. Operates at far larger scale globally but competes for the same Antwerp port and offshore wind contracts.
• Eiffage Construction Belgique: French construction group (Eiffage) with Belgian building and civil engineering operations. Comparable multidisciplinary capability but at much larger scale and broader European footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/artesgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/artes-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/artes_group
• TikToktiktok.com/@artesgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/artesgroupbelgium

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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